Best of Lakhdar Brahimi

Best of Lakhdar Brahimi

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International peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi gives a press conference at a Damascus hotel on December 27, 2012. Brahimi called for 'real' change in war-torn Syria and the installation of a transition government with full powers until elections can be held. AFP PHOTO / STR

International peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi gives a press conference at a Damascus hotel on December 27, 2012. Brahimi called for 'real' change in war-torn Syria and the installation of a transition government with full powers until elections can be held. AFP PHOTO / STR

Nelson Mandela Is Reunited With The Edlers Three Years After He Launched The Group

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In this handout photo provided by Jeff Moore, Nelson Mandela is reunited with The Elders, from L-R Graca Machel, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Desmond Tutu, Jimmy Carter, Mary Robinson, Kofi Annan, Gro Brundtland, Martti Ahtisaari, Ela Bhatt, Lakhdar Brahimi and Nelson Mandela (seated) on May 29, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Nelson Mandela, who founded The Elders in 2007, met members of the group at a private lunch in Johannesburg. The Elders, tasked by Mandela to be 'a fiercely independent and robust force for good' are holding one of their regular meetings in South Africa. (Photo by Jeff Moore via Getty Images) Archbishop Desmond Tutu, chair of the group said: ÒIt gives us such a strong sense of purpose and determination to sit with dear Madiba who brought us all together. We take his moral courage and his vision as our guide, to do what we can to address major causes of human suffering around the world.Ó

In this handout photo provided by Jeff Moore, Nelson Mandela is reunited with The Elders, from L-R Graca Machel, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Desmond Tutu, Jimmy Carter, Mary Robinson, Kofi Annan, Gro Brundtland, Martti Ahtisaari, Ela Bhatt, Lakhdar Brahimi and Nelson Mandela (seated) on May 29, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Nelson Mandela, who founded The Elders in 2007, met members of the group at a private lunch in Johannesburg. The Elders, tasked by Mandela to be 'a fiercely independent and robust force for good' are holding one of their regular meetings in South Africa. (Photo by Jeff Moore via Getty Images) Archbishop Desmond Tutu, chair of the group said: ÒIt gives us such a strong sense of purpose and determination to sit with dear Madiba who brought us all together. We take his moral courage and his vision as our guide, to do what we can to address major causes of human suffering around the world.Ó

German Foreign Minister Steinmeier Visits Montreux

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UN-Arab League envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi (L) and German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier talk to each other at Geneva II Syria Peace conference on January 22, 2014 in Montreux, Switzerland.

UN-Arab League envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi (L) and German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier talk to each other at Geneva II Syria Peace conference on January 22, 2014 in Montreux, Switzerland.

The Friends Of Syria Press Conference

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US Secretary of State John Kerry (L), Russia's Foreign affairs minister Serguei Lavrov (R) and UN-Arab League envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi (C) arrive for a press conference following their meeting at the US ambassador's residence on January 13, 2014 in Paris, France. John Kerry is in Paris for meetings on Syria to rally international support for ending the three-year civil war in Syria.

US Secretary of State John Kerry (L), Russia's Foreign affairs minister Serguei Lavrov (R) and UN-Arab League envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi (C) arrive for a press conference following their meeting at the US ambassador's residence on January 13, 2014 in Paris, France. John Kerry is in Paris for meetings on Syria to rally international support for ending the three-year civil war in Syria.

The Friends Of Syria Press Conference

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US Secretary of State John Kerry (L), Russia's Foreign affairs minister Serguei Lavrov (R) and UN-Arab League envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi (C) arrive for a press conference following their meeting at the US ambassador's residence on January 13, 2014 in Paris, France. John Kerry is in Paris for meetings on Syria to rally international support for ending the three-year civil war in Syria.

US Secretary of State John Kerry (L), Russia's Foreign affairs minister Serguei Lavrov (R) and UN-Arab League envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi (C) arrive for a press conference following their meeting at the US ambassador's residence on January 13, 2014 in Paris, France. John Kerry is in Paris for meetings on Syria to rally international support for ending the three-year civil war in Syria.

Leaders Meet For 2013 Munich Security Conference

Johannes Simon

Lakhdar Brahimi (L), UN joint special representative, and U.S. vice president Joe Biden pose ahead of a bilateral meeting at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Lakhdar Brahimi (L), UN joint special representative, and U.S. vice president Joe Biden pose ahead of a bilateral meeting at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

U.N.-Arab League Peace Envoy For Syria Lakhdar Brahimi Visits China

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Arab League peace envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi (L) walks with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi prior to their meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 31, 2012 in Beijing, China. Brahimi is on a two-day visit to China.

Arab League peace envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi (L) walks with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi prior to their meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 31, 2012 in Beijing, China. Brahimi is on a two-day visit to China.

U.N.-Arab League Peace Envoy For Syria Lakhdar Brahimi Visits China

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Arab League peace envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi (L) shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi prior to their meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 31, 2012 in Beijing, China. Brahimi is on a two-day visit to China.

Arab League peace envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi (L) shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi prior to their meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 31, 2012 in Beijing, China. Brahimi is on a two-day visit to China.

Leaders Meet For 2013 Munich Security Conference

Johannes Simon

Lakhdar Brahimi, UN joint special representative, poses ahead of a bilateral meeting with U.S. vice president Joe Biden at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Lakhdar Brahimi, UN joint special representative, poses ahead of a bilateral meeting with U.S. vice president Joe Biden at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Leaders Meet For 2013 Munich Security Conference

Johannes Simon

Lakhdar Brahimi, UN joint special representative, arrives for day 2 of the 49th Munich Security Conference at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Lakhdar Brahimi, UN joint special representative, arrives for day 2 of the 49th Munich Security Conference at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

U.N.-Arab League Peace Envoy For Syria Lakhdar Brahimi Visits China

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Arab League peace envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi during their meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 31, 2012 in Beijing, China. Brahimi is on a two-day visit to China.

Arab League peace envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi during their meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 31, 2012 in Beijing, China. Brahimi is on a two-day visit to China.

Leaders Meet For 2013 Munich Security Conference

Johannes Simon

Lakhdar Brahimi (L), UN joint special representative, and U.S. vice president Joe Biden laugh ahead of a bilateral meeting at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Lakhdar Brahimi (L), UN joint special representative, and U.S. vice president Joe Biden laugh ahead of a bilateral meeting at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

United Nations Envoy To Syria Addresses UN General Assembly

Spencer Platt

United Nations new envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi walks off stage after addressing the U.N. General Assembly on September 4, 2012 in New York City. Before heading to the Middle East to attempt to bring a truce in the fighting in Syria, Brahimi will meet with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and former syrian envoy Kofi Annan.

United Nations new envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi walks off stage after addressing the U.N. General Assembly on September 4, 2012 in New York City. Before heading to the Middle East to attempt to bring a truce in the fighting in Syria, Brahimi will meet with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and former syrian envoy Kofi Annan.

United Nations Envoy To Syria Addresses UN General Assembly

Spencer Platt

United Nations new envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi walks off stage after addressing the U.N. General Assembly on September 4, 2012 in New York City. Before heading to the Middle East to attempt to bring a truce in the fighting in Syria, Brahimi will meet with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and former syrian envoy Kofi Annan.

United Nations new envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi walks off stage after addressing the U.N. General Assembly on September 4, 2012 in New York City. Before heading to the Middle East to attempt to bring a truce in the fighting in Syria, Brahimi will meet with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and former syrian envoy Kofi Annan.

G20 Leaders Meet In St. Petersburg For The Summit

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In this handout image provided by Host Photo Agency, Lakhdar Brahimi, Joint Special Representative for Syria of the United Nations, arrives for a meeting with Russian Foreign Minster Sergei Lavrov in Constantine Palace at the G20 Summit on September 6, 2013 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Leaders of the G20 nations made progress on tightening up on multinational company tax avoidance, but remain divided over the Syrian conflict as they enter the final day of the Russian summit.

In this handout image provided by Host Photo Agency, Lakhdar Brahimi, Joint Special Representative for Syria of the United Nations, arrives for a meeting with Russian Foreign Minster Sergei Lavrov in Constantine Palace at the G20 Summit on September 6, 2013 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Leaders of the G20 nations made progress on tightening up on multinational company tax avoidance, but remain divided over the Syrian conflict as they enter the final day of the Russian summit.